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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.04, 4,622.97 and 1,857.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.04, 4,622.97 and 1,857.95 is: 2,563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.04 : 4,622.97 = 1,857.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.04/4,622.97 = 1,857.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.04x = 4,622.97 × 1,857.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.04x = 8,589,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,224.00/3,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.92

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